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2012 Olympics: U.S. Track and Field Relays

In the 4 X 400 mens relay, the first runner broke his foot after 200 meters, and had to run with a broken foot for the next 200 meters to help get the U.S. into the finals!

As the track and field team is coming towards an exciting climax, the relays are beginning. Keeping the relay team in good shape to run takes a team approach. The athletes receive chiropractic treatments, massage, stretching, and taping to keep them at their best. In the 4 X 400 mens relay, the first runner broke his foot after 200 meters, and had to run with a broken foot for the next 200 meters to help get the U.S. into the finals! That is an example of the determination that our US Olympians have in this collossus competition.

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